Welcome students. Today we focus on inclusion and friendship. Briefly review what we did last time. Explain that today’s session will help everyone welcome and support classmates.

Have students stand in a circle. Model whispering a compliment gently. Encourage variety of compliments linked to class behaviors.

Write “Inclusion” on the board. Call on volunteers to define it; chart responses. Introduce key friendship skills.

Divide into groups of 3–4. Hand out scenario cards. Circulate to support planning and encourage use of friendly language.

After each skit, lead discussion by asking the two reflection questions. Record student answers on the board.

Explain the tag rules clearly and model a round if needed. Emphasize gentle tagging and teamwork.

Pair students and hand out the Venn diagrams. Model how to list shared and unique interests.

Distribute three-question check-in slips. Read aloud the sample questions. Collect upon completion.

Direct students to complete the exit ticket quickly. Collect and save to read aloud tomorrow.

Greet students and remind them that today we’ll focus on taking turns and being patient—two superpowers that help teams work together. Outline the flow of the hour.

Explain the purpose: passing the smile teaches us to wait for our turn. Model a big smile and start. After the circle, ask how waiting felt.

Write “Turn-Taking” on the board. Invite definitions and examples. Emphasize fairness, respect, and patience.

Divide into small groups. Distribute scenario cards. Remind them to include a waiting strategy in their skit (deep breaths, counting).

Explain relay rules clearly. Emphasize cheering and quiet waiting. Monitor fairness and reinforce patience.

Hand out the Waiting Wheel worksheet. Model one slice (e.g., count to 10). Students draw or write three waiting strategies.

Distribute the three-question quiz. Read each aloud and give students time to answer. Collect for a quick check.

Remind students to complete their exit ticket quickly. Collect notes as they leave and plan to celebrate examples next session.

Greet students and introduce today’s focus: using calm-down and I-statements to solve conflicts peacefully. Overview the agenda.

Guide students to close their eyes and focus on deep breaths using the chime or drum. Emphasize the power of pausing.

Display the poster or write steps on the board. Explain each step and model an I-statement example.

Divide students into groups and distribute scenario cards. Remind them to include at least two steps and one I-statement in their skit.

After each performance, lead discussion using the reflection questions. Chart student observations next to each step.

Explain how Conflict Tag reinforces quick I-statements and solutions under time pressure while keeping it playful.

Hand out the worksheet. Model how to write an I-statement for the prompt. Students complete independently then share with a partner.

Distribute the three-question quiz. Read each aloud, allow time to answer, then collect for quick assessment.

Remind students to complete quickly. Collect sticky notes and save a few to celebrate in the next session.